Overview
If you're looking to elevate your typing or gaming experience, Keygeek is a brand worth exploring. Keygeek has been making high quality switches for a wide range of preferences from thocky to clacky switches. Whether you're a gamer chasing faster response times or a typist seeking that perfect typing experience, Keygeek offers a thoughtfully designed switch that can upgrade the feel of every keystroke.
| Keygeek x MZ Y3 |
| Keygeek Iced Latte |
| Keygeek Soda |
| Keygeek Tipsy Red (Blush) |
| Keygeek Briny |
Keygeek x MZ Y3
Product Details
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| Keygeek x MZ Y3 | |
| Switch Type | Linear |
| Top Housing Material | PA66 |
| Bottom Housing Material | PA66 |
| Stem Material | M3 |
| Actuation Force | 48±5g |
| Bottom Out Force | 53±5g |
| Mount | 5 pin |
| Pre Travel | 2.0mm |
| Total Travel | 3.8mm |
| Factory Lubed | Yes |
Switch Feel
The Keygeek x MZ Y3 is designed with Keygeek's newest molds to deliver a smooth typing feel right out of the box. Consistent with Keygeek's factory lube, the stem and spring of the Keygeek x MZ Y3 are lubed with a thin oil in order to maximize smoothness and minimalize any sluggishness. And although the Keygeek x MZ Y3 has a total travel of 3.8mm, it feel more similar to a full travel switch than a shorter travel switch with a soft feeling bottom out. There is a tiny bit of stem wobble but not noticeable during normal typing.
Switch Sound
The Keygeek x MZ Y3 is one of Keygeek's deeper sounding switches. With a 3.8mm total travel, the Keygeek x MZ Y3 has a slightly longer travel distance than the average long pole switch. This produces a slightly softer and quieter bottom out than your usual long pole stem. Its material choices creates a switch that sounds more thocky and creamy than other Keygeek switches with tones in between the mid to lows. There's just a hint of scratch when hearing the switch at ear level, but not noticeable during normal typing thanks to the layer of thin oil. There's also no spring ping due to them being factory lubed with the thin oil as well. The Keygeek x MZ Y3 would be a great choice for those who are looking for a smooth and deep sounding switch with a good balanced feel.
The Keygeek x MZ Y3 has also been compared to sounding like a BCP or WS Morandi for its marbly and thocky sound signature.
Here is a sound test of the Keygeek x MZ Y3:
Keygeek Iced Latte
Product Details
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| Keygeek Iced Latte | |
| Switch Type | Linear |
| Top Housing Material | Nylon |
| Bottom Housing Material | Modified PC & UPE Blend |
| Stem Material | UPE |
| Actuation Force | 42g |
| Bottom Out Force | 48g |
| Mount | 5 pin |
| Pre Travel | 2.0mm |
| Total Travel | 3.5mm |
| Factory Lubed | Yes |
Switch Feel
The Keygeek Iced Latte has a 42g bottom out, perfect for those who prefer a lighter typing experience. It has some slight stem wobble and no noticeable scratchiness due to the slick factory lubrication. The Keygeek Iced Latte would be a great choice for you if you are looking for a linear switch that feels smooth and light, providing a typing experience without getting fatigued.
Switch Sound
With a long pole stem, the Keygeek Iced Latte has a sharp bottom out that produces a mid to high pitched sound, and a top out that sounds soft and poppy due to a responsive 20mm spring length. The Keygeek Iced Latte has potential to create a sound signature ranging from a mid toned creamy sound to a higher pitched poppy sound, The Keygeek Iced Latte would be a fun switch to try if you prefer a mid to high toned typing sound.
Here is a sound test of the Keygeek Iced Latte:
Keygeek Soda
Product Details
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| Keygeek Soda | |
| Switch Type | Linear |
| Top Housing Material | Nylon |
| Bottom Housing Material | Nylon |
| Stem Material | UPE |
| Actuation Force | 45g |
| Bottom Out Force | 50g |
| Mount | 5 pin |
| Pre Travel | 2.0mm |
| Total Travel | 3.8mm |
| Factory Lubed | Yes |
Switch Feel
The Keygeek Soda feels more a slick glide than a smooth press. The initial typing feel of the stock switch feels like there is slightly less factory lube than other Keygeek switches. The Keygeek Soda also has much tighter housing tolerances than the average Keygeek switch as well. There is basically no stem wobble in the N/S direction and very slight stem wobble in the E/W direction. The Keygeek Soda is another Keygeek switch with a total travel distance of 3.8mm, similar to the Keygeek MZ x Y3. It feels more similar to full travel switch than a long pole stem, taking the best from both, a comfortable travel distance with the bottom our feel of a long pole stem. It allows for a light and comfortable typing feel with a 50g out bottom out feel. In addition to the light typing experience, the Keygeek Soda also has a 22mm spring length, producing a responsive and snappy feeling key return. The Keygeek Soda would be a good switch to try if you are looking for a switch in between something like the Keygeek MZ x Y3 and the Keygeek Iced Latte.
Switch Sound
The Keygeek Soda has no spring ping or leaf rattle, and in terms of sound, the Keygeek Soda lies in the mid tones. For instance it is generally on the creamy and thocky spectrum of sound, but it is slightly higher pitched than the Keygeek MZ x Y3 and slightly lower pitched than the Keygeek Soda.
Here is a sound test of the Keygeek Soda:
Keygeek Tipsy Red (Blush)
Product Details
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| Keygeek Tipsy Red (Blush) | |
| Switch Type | Linear |
| Top Housing Material | Modified PC & UPE Blend |
| Bottom Housing Material | Nylon |
| Stem Material | L4 |
| Actuation Force | 45g |
| Bottom Out Force | 52g |
| Mount | 5 pin |
| Pre Travel | 2.0mm |
| Total Travel | 3.7mm |
| Factory Lubed | Yes |
Switch Feel
The Keygeek Tipsy Red (Blush) feels like how you would a imagine a switch with long pole stem and light spring weight would feel. Compared to other Keygeek switches, the Keygeek Tipsy Red (Blush) appears to have less factory lube due to a slightly noticeable scratch during typing. It's no where near as scratchy as a Cherry switch, but relative to Keygeek switches there was some noticeable scratch. The Keygeek Tipsy Red (Blush) has a comfortable bottom out force and travel distance as well as a responsive and snappy return on key up. The Keygeek Tipsy Red (Blush) would be a good choice to try if you are looking for a light linear switch with some texture.
Switch Sound
The Keygeek Tipsy Red (Blush) has a hard yet dampened bottom out that produces mid to low pitched sounds, in contrast to sharp and high pitched bottom outs. In terms of volume, the Keygeek Tipsy Red (Blush) produces a relatively quieter and softer sound. There is some slight scratchiness, but not as noticeable for the typing sound as it was for the typing feel. The Keygeek Tipsy Red (Blush) would be a great switch to try if you are looking for a soft typing sound within the mid tones.
Here is a sound test of the Keygeek Tipsy Red (Blush):
Keygeek Briny
Product Details
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| Keygeek Briny | |
| Switch Type | Linear |
| Top Housing Material | Modified PA12 |
| Bottom Housing Material | PA66 |
| Stem Material | UPE |
| Actuation Force | 52g±5g |
| Bottom Out Force | 63g±5g |
| Spring | 20mm single-stage spring KOS wire |
| Mount | 5 pin |
| Pre Travel | 2.0mm |
| Total Travel | 3.6mm |
| Factory Lubed | Yes |
Switch Feel
The Keygeek Briny is also made with Keygeek's newest molds, creating a switch with tight tolerances and excellent factory lubrication. The Keygeek Briny has almost no stem wobble, very slight in the N/S direction, and feels thoroughly factory lubed due to the absence of any scratch or wobble. The Keygeek Briny is definitely a rival to HMX switches with its tight tolerances and excellent factory lubrication. Of the Keygeek switches in this list, the Keygeek Briny feels the smoothest in terms of actuation and factory lube, and cleanest in terms of housing tolerances and the lack of stem wobble. It has a slightly heavier bottom out force of 63g, providing a more controlled typing experience for those who prefer a slightly heavier spring weight than the previously mentioned Keygeek switches.
Switch Sound
The Keygeek Briny has an overal mid to low pitched tone with a sharp bottom out and a soft top out. The volume of the Keygeek Briny is lively and not overly loud. There is no noticeable scratch, rattle, or ping. Although due to the tight tolerances and generous factory lube, right at the initial keypress there is a slight syringe feel and sound that is only really noticeable at slow intentional keypresses and hardly noticeable during normal typing. The Keygeek Briny would be a good choice to try if you are looking for a mid toned switch that produces a creamy sound signature with a lively and bright volume.
Here is a sound test of the Keygeek Briny:
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